Help measure the quality of local rivers and streams this spring and summer! Learn how to collect water samples, measure stream flow, and sample runoff from rain storms.
No prior experience needed, but participants must attend a classroom kick-off training. The first training was held on Saturday, March 25, 2017, however we will have another classroom training on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 1:00-2:30 pm at the NEW Center, 1100 N. Main St, Ann Arbor. Additional hands-on field training will take place during the first week of sampling.
Sampling in the field is 2 or more hours each time out, with a commitment of 8 times out during the season (April – September). For those attending the June 24th training joining mid-season, a commitment of 4 to 6 sampling trips is expected of participants (July – September). Sampling sites are one or more stream sites in Washtenaw, Wayne, or Livingston Counties. Volunteers near or willing to travel to Wayne and Livingston Counties are particularly needed.
NEXT STEP:
Register for Flow and Water Quality Sampling – Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 1:00-2:30pm
MORE INFO:
Pat Chargot volunteers for HRWC’s Water Quality Monitoring Program. She shares what she learned about her home waters and more in “Exploring the Home Waters.”
See the project webpage or email Stevi at skosloskey@hrwc.org.
Volunteer Resources
Source: Huron River Watershed Council